Courtsey of Hattiesburg American/April 27, 2007
By Royce Armstrong
LEAKESVILLE - Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod said Thursday that officials followed procedure when a county jail inmate's infant died during childbirth.
"As soon as my office became aware of the situation, we followed all procedures and made sure that Ms. Miller got to the hospital and received the medical help that she needed," McLeod said.
"It is unfortunate that this happened, and I hate that it happened. This office, my staff, we try to help people, not hurt people."
Amber Miller, 26, claims in a lawsuit to be filed today that county officials were negligent in providing medical care for her and her baby while she was incarcerated.
The suit also claims wrongful death for the deceased infant, Kayla Danielle Miller.
Miller, now serving a five-year sentence at the state prison in Pearl for uttering forgery, is seeking at least $1 million from the county. Officials said she has been arrested numerous times in both George and Greene counties.
"I cannot comment on the specifics of this case out of respect for the privacy of Ms. Miller and because of the pending lawsuit," McLeod said. "I will say that in regard to the allegations that are being made, some are erroneous and some are incomplete."
The allegations are found in the Notice of Claim, a legal instrument that must be filed at least 120 days before filing a lawsuit, according to Miller's attorney, Malcolm N. Murphy. The notice was filed on Nov. 6 and says that Miller was in the second trimester of a pregnancy on Jan. 4, 2006.
Miller began feeling pain at approximately 8 p.m. while playing cards with two other female inmates. Miller and the other inmates asked the jailer-dispatchers for help, the court document said. Instead of receiving help, the three women were told to be quiet and were threatened with Mace if Miller did not stop screaming.
Jail personnel were told Miller's baby was being born and that it was a breech birth. The court document said jail personnel asked the other inmates to spread Miller's legs and turn her so that they could see the baby. The baby was partially protruding from the mother. Jail personnel then directed that Miller, who was lying on a towel on a concrete floor, be turned in such a way that male prisoners in another cell block could "see what a woman had to endure while birthing a baby."
Jail personnel continued to refuse getting medical help for Miller, according to the court document. Finally, one of the male prisoners called for help. Emergency medical personnel arrived and Miller was taken to the Greene County Hospital. A doctor on duty finished delivering the baby just before midnight. The baby had been born, except for its head, according to hospital medical records. The baby was dead.
McLeod said Miller and two other inmates had escaped from the jail several days earlier and were on the loose for two or three days.
"We do not know what happened during that time. What I do know is that when we got them back into custody, we put all three of them in a secure cell. I can assure you that male prisoners could not view what was happening in that cell. If this case goes to trial, these facts will come out. This is a tragic situation and I hate it for Ms. Miller, her family and her child. It is just something that we have to work through."
Ron Scott of Lucedale, who said he is the baby's father, said, "She was looking forward to having that baby. Amber is a good person, man. Everybody has their moments."
Miller was living with Scott until she was incarcerated. Miller and Scott have another child, a girl who is now 2 years old.
"She wanted that baby," said Barbara Ann Miller of Leakesville, Amber Miller's aunt. "She would not intentionally have done anything to harm it."
Barbara Ann Miller said she helped raise Amber and has maintained a close relationship with her.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Inmate to Sue in Baby's Death
Courtsey of Hattiesbuurg American/April 25, 2007
By Royce Armstrong
Greene County Jail officials refused to provide medical care to a pregnant inmate who went into labor, costing her baby her life, according to court documents.
Lucedale attorney Malcolm N. Murphy said he expects to file a lawsuit in Greene County Chancery Court on Friday on behalf of Amber Miller and her deceased newborn daughter, Kayla Danielle Miller. The lawsuit, which represents only one side of a legal issue, seeks at least $1 million in damages.
"I can prove everything in our claim," Murphy said Tuesday. "We will win this suit."
Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod was out of his office and did not return a phone call regarding this case. Greene County Board of Supervisors President L.F. Lambert also could not be reached for comment.
Amber Miller, now 26 and serving a five-year sentence in state prison for uttering forgery, was a prisoner in the Greene County Jail on Dec. 26, 2005. She was in her second trimester of pregnancy when her water broke. She was not given any medications or instructions on how to protect herself, according to court documents.
Over the course of several days Miller repeatedly asked for medical help, but was denied by jailers and deputies.
Here are circumstances according to the notice of claim, which was filed in November by Murphy to notify county officials that a lawsuit was forthcoming:
At approximately 8 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2006, Miller felt pain while playing cards with two other female inmates. Miller and the other inmates asked jail personnel for medical help. Instead, the document claims, the dispatchers on duty, Melba Bradley and Perle Rose Smith, threatened to spray Miller with Mace if she did not stop screaming.
Jail personnel were told that the baby was being born and that it was a breech birth. According to the court document, the jail personnel directed that Miller be positioned so male prisoners in a cell across the hall could "see what a woman had to endure while birthing a baby," according to Murphy.
In an effort to get medical help for Miller, one of the other female inmates, Brandy Mills, attempted to call Miller's grandmother. Dispatcher Melba Bradley turned off the telephone, the court document claims.
A male prisoner did manage to make a call for medical help from the telephone in the men's cell block, Murphy said.
Miller and her partially born baby were taken to the Greene County Hospital and the attending physician finished delivering the baby just before midnight. By this time, the baby was dead.
Miller was returned to the Greene County Jail the next day.
The baby's body was turned over to the state medical examiner's office by Greene County Coroner Clyde Gilley.
By Royce Armstrong
Greene County Jail officials refused to provide medical care to a pregnant inmate who went into labor, costing her baby her life, according to court documents.
Lucedale attorney Malcolm N. Murphy said he expects to file a lawsuit in Greene County Chancery Court on Friday on behalf of Amber Miller and her deceased newborn daughter, Kayla Danielle Miller. The lawsuit, which represents only one side of a legal issue, seeks at least $1 million in damages.
"I can prove everything in our claim," Murphy said Tuesday. "We will win this suit."
Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod was out of his office and did not return a phone call regarding this case. Greene County Board of Supervisors President L.F. Lambert also could not be reached for comment.
Amber Miller, now 26 and serving a five-year sentence in state prison for uttering forgery, was a prisoner in the Greene County Jail on Dec. 26, 2005. She was in her second trimester of pregnancy when her water broke. She was not given any medications or instructions on how to protect herself, according to court documents.
Over the course of several days Miller repeatedly asked for medical help, but was denied by jailers and deputies.
Here are circumstances according to the notice of claim, which was filed in November by Murphy to notify county officials that a lawsuit was forthcoming:
At approximately 8 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2006, Miller felt pain while playing cards with two other female inmates. Miller and the other inmates asked jail personnel for medical help. Instead, the document claims, the dispatchers on duty, Melba Bradley and Perle Rose Smith, threatened to spray Miller with Mace if she did not stop screaming.
Jail personnel were told that the baby was being born and that it was a breech birth. According to the court document, the jail personnel directed that Miller be positioned so male prisoners in a cell across the hall could "see what a woman had to endure while birthing a baby," according to Murphy.
In an effort to get medical help for Miller, one of the other female inmates, Brandy Mills, attempted to call Miller's grandmother. Dispatcher Melba Bradley turned off the telephone, the court document claims.
A male prisoner did manage to make a call for medical help from the telephone in the men's cell block, Murphy said.
Miller and her partially born baby were taken to the Greene County Hospital and the attending physician finished delivering the baby just before midnight. By this time, the baby was dead.
Miller was returned to the Greene County Jail the next day.
The baby's body was turned over to the state medical examiner's office by Greene County Coroner Clyde Gilley.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Report From State, Military Training on End of Month Agenda
Courtsey of WRBE, "Your Hometown Radio"
The George County Board of Supervisors' end-of-the-month meeting on Wednesday began with a report from State Representative Deryk Parker. Parker told the board that the state legislators had approved the county's request for a lodge and hotel tax, but decreased it by 1%. The now 2% tax would apply to hotel and motel stays within the county, and would fund the local economic development budget. The local population will have the opportunity to vote to pass this tax on the November ballot.
The Supervisors had also requested to raise the local sales tax by 1% to fund a sports complex but Parker said this request had died in committee. A restaurant tax was discussed as a possible option for the funding for a later date.
The Supervisors were also paid a visit by an officer from Camp Shelby, Micheal Douglas. Douglas was requesting the use of the fair grounds for a couple of days as part of an upcoming training simulation. After hearing the presentation, the supervisors said they were willing to assist the military in any way and two dates in May were set. The training simulation is off limits to the public but the local law enforcement will be advised of the details.
Several routine items were included on the agenda, including road issues, tax roll adjustments and the approval of travel expenses for employee training.
Bids for the day included the acceptance of a $32,500 new steel wheel packer from Midsouth but bids for a new chip spreader were taken under advisement.
The next Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
The George County Board of Supervisors' end-of-the-month meeting on Wednesday began with a report from State Representative Deryk Parker. Parker told the board that the state legislators had approved the county's request for a lodge and hotel tax, but decreased it by 1%. The now 2% tax would apply to hotel and motel stays within the county, and would fund the local economic development budget. The local population will have the opportunity to vote to pass this tax on the November ballot.
The Supervisors had also requested to raise the local sales tax by 1% to fund a sports complex but Parker said this request had died in committee. A restaurant tax was discussed as a possible option for the funding for a later date.
The Supervisors were also paid a visit by an officer from Camp Shelby, Micheal Douglas. Douglas was requesting the use of the fair grounds for a couple of days as part of an upcoming training simulation. After hearing the presentation, the supervisors said they were willing to assist the military in any way and two dates in May were set. The training simulation is off limits to the public but the local law enforcement will be advised of the details.
Several routine items were included on the agenda, including road issues, tax roll adjustments and the approval of travel expenses for employee training.
Bids for the day included the acceptance of a $32,500 new steel wheel packer from Midsouth but bids for a new chip spreader were taken under advisement.
The next Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7 at 9 a.m.
Student Assault Charges Dropped
Courtsey of Hattiesburg American/April 25, 2007
By Royce Armstrong
Assault charges against Wendell Fairley, 19, and Derek Davis, 18, both students at George County High School and players on the baseball team, were dismissed Tuesday.
The charges, filed on March 30 by the parents of a 16-year-old student, stemmed from an incident that allegedly took place on a school bus the evening of March 22. Fairley and Davis were among seven team members charged in the incident.
Team members were returning home from a game when seven members of the team, including Fairley and Davis, reportedly pulled the 16-year-old student down between two seats, pulled down his pants and photographed his genital area with cell phone cameras.
The 16-year-old student has not been back to school since the incident and has been under a psychologist's care.
George County Youth Court also met on Tuesday morning. Information on whether or not the charges against the other five students, who are minors, were dropped was not available. Legal action involving minors is not open to the public.
"We are very apologetic for all that this family has gone through," Superintendent Donnie Howell said. "We are currently working out an academic arrangement so he does not lose his school year. We are doing everything we can to meet his educational needs."
Howell said that as far as he knew the school district was not compensating the student's family in any way.
The Justice Court case against Fairley and Davis was pending the appointment of a special prosecutor and judge. Both Justice Court judges M. L. Goff and Connie Wilkerson had recused themselves from the case, as had county attorney Mark Maples.
Maples also serves as the attorney for the school board.
By Royce Armstrong
Assault charges against Wendell Fairley, 19, and Derek Davis, 18, both students at George County High School and players on the baseball team, were dismissed Tuesday.
The charges, filed on March 30 by the parents of a 16-year-old student, stemmed from an incident that allegedly took place on a school bus the evening of March 22. Fairley and Davis were among seven team members charged in the incident.
Team members were returning home from a game when seven members of the team, including Fairley and Davis, reportedly pulled the 16-year-old student down between two seats, pulled down his pants and photographed his genital area with cell phone cameras.
The 16-year-old student has not been back to school since the incident and has been under a psychologist's care.
George County Youth Court also met on Tuesday morning. Information on whether or not the charges against the other five students, who are minors, were dropped was not available. Legal action involving minors is not open to the public.
"We are very apologetic for all that this family has gone through," Superintendent Donnie Howell said. "We are currently working out an academic arrangement so he does not lose his school year. We are doing everything we can to meet his educational needs."
Howell said that as far as he knew the school district was not compensating the student's family in any way.
The Justice Court case against Fairley and Davis was pending the appointment of a special prosecutor and judge. Both Justice Court judges M. L. Goff and Connie Wilkerson had recused themselves from the case, as had county attorney Mark Maples.
Maples also serves as the attorney for the school board.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Cord Fallon Chosen for Summer Leadership Conference
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 25, 2007
Three high school juniors represented Singing River Electric Power Association at the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi Youth Leadership Workshop in Jackson on March 7-9. The students also will participate in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Leadership Conference in Washington this summer.
Candidates were required to have a 3.0 grade average and reside in Singing River Electric's service area to apply for the program. After being selected by their school, the students participated in interviews. Hayley Barnes of St. Martin High School, Cord Fallon of George County High School and Glenn Wells Jr. of East Central High School were chosen as Singing River Electric's representatives for the program.
While visiting Jackson, the young leaders spent time learning about electric cooperatives, participating in leadership workshops and meeting state legislators.
Three high school juniors represented Singing River Electric Power Association at the Electric Power Associations of Mississippi Youth Leadership Workshop in Jackson on March 7-9. The students also will participate in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Leadership Conference in Washington this summer.
Candidates were required to have a 3.0 grade average and reside in Singing River Electric's service area to apply for the program. After being selected by their school, the students participated in interviews. Hayley Barnes of St. Martin High School, Cord Fallon of George County High School and Glenn Wells Jr. of East Central High School were chosen as Singing River Electric's representatives for the program.
While visiting Jackson, the young leaders spent time learning about electric cooperatives, participating in leadership workshops and meeting state legislators.
George County Sr Among 9 to Receive Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships
Courtsey of WLOX/April 22,2007
Nine Mississippi high schools seniors will attend college this fall on corporate-sponsored scholarships they earned by being finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Corp. program.
The spring graduates are among about 1,000 students nationwide receiving Merit Scholarship awards financed by some 300 companies, foundations and other business groups.
Their road to becoming National Merit finalists and scholars began in their junior year of high school, when they took a National Merit qualifying test.
Andra Harris of Lucedale, a senior at George County High, is among them. She's thrilled to receive a $10,000 award sponsored by Northrop Grumman, her father's employer in Pascagoula.
"I'm going to Mississippi State, and I'm going to major in meteorology," Harris said. "This scholarship means a lot less pressure on my parents for having to pay for my college."
Austin Alexander of Ridgeland, 18, a senior at Jackson Academy, is bound for Ole Miss, where he'll be in the Honors College. His Merit scholarship is sponsored by BellSouth.
"It's a really big honor," Alexander said. "It was really good news. I did get a full ride, and that's really great."
Those receiving corporate awards meet the criteria of their scholarship sponsors. Corporate organizations generally provide Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who are children of their employees, residents of communities the company serves, or have plans to pursue majors or careers the grantor wishes to encourage.
The amounts vary - from $500 to $10,000 per year - and most of the awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and $5,000. The Gannett Foundation, through its Madelyn P. Jennings Scholarship Program, is a corporate sponsor.
Luke Schwalm, a senior at Madison Central High, is receiving a National Merit scholarship through the foundation.
"We've done this for years because it's a very effective and very rewarding program, not only for the kids who are selected, but for Gannett," said Tara Connell, vice president of corporate communications for Gannett and executive director of the Gannett Foundation. "It's great for our employees, and we love doing it."
Recipients can use their award at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.
"The corporate organizations funding these Merit Scholarships recognize the value of supporting the intellectual development of some of our nation's most capable students," National Merit officials said in a news release.
Winners had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a school official, and earn SAT scores that confirmed their qualifying test performance.
Some 15,000 Merit semifinalists met finalist requirements.
Later this spring, Merit Corp. officials will announce more finalist scholars whose awards are sponsored by their colleges or from the Merit Corp.'s own funds.
Nine Mississippi high schools seniors will attend college this fall on corporate-sponsored scholarships they earned by being finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Corp. program.
The spring graduates are among about 1,000 students nationwide receiving Merit Scholarship awards financed by some 300 companies, foundations and other business groups.
Their road to becoming National Merit finalists and scholars began in their junior year of high school, when they took a National Merit qualifying test.
Andra Harris of Lucedale, a senior at George County High, is among them. She's thrilled to receive a $10,000 award sponsored by Northrop Grumman, her father's employer in Pascagoula.
"I'm going to Mississippi State, and I'm going to major in meteorology," Harris said. "This scholarship means a lot less pressure on my parents for having to pay for my college."
Austin Alexander of Ridgeland, 18, a senior at Jackson Academy, is bound for Ole Miss, where he'll be in the Honors College. His Merit scholarship is sponsored by BellSouth.
"It's a really big honor," Alexander said. "It was really good news. I did get a full ride, and that's really great."
Those receiving corporate awards meet the criteria of their scholarship sponsors. Corporate organizations generally provide Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who are children of their employees, residents of communities the company serves, or have plans to pursue majors or careers the grantor wishes to encourage.
The amounts vary - from $500 to $10,000 per year - and most of the awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and $5,000. The Gannett Foundation, through its Madelyn P. Jennings Scholarship Program, is a corporate sponsor.
Luke Schwalm, a senior at Madison Central High, is receiving a National Merit scholarship through the foundation.
"We've done this for years because it's a very effective and very rewarding program, not only for the kids who are selected, but for Gannett," said Tara Connell, vice president of corporate communications for Gannett and executive director of the Gannett Foundation. "It's great for our employees, and we love doing it."
Recipients can use their award at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.
"The corporate organizations funding these Merit Scholarships recognize the value of supporting the intellectual development of some of our nation's most capable students," National Merit officials said in a news release.
Winners had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a school official, and earn SAT scores that confirmed their qualifying test performance.
Some 15,000 Merit semifinalists met finalist requirements.
Later this spring, Merit Corp. officials will announce more finalist scholars whose awards are sponsored by their colleges or from the Merit Corp.'s own funds.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
3 Lucedale Men Held in Murder
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 19
By ROYCE ARMSTRONG
LUCEDALE --The George County Sheriff's Department has charged two more Lucedale men with murder in the April 2 shooting of Matthew Rogers.
Daniel Ray Hancock, 28, and Kevin D. Davis, 19, made first appearances before Justice Court Judge M.L. Goff on Tuesday. Bond was set at $200,000 for each. Both are being held in the George County Regional Correctional Facility.
The George County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call and found Rogers shot to death at a residence on Old Mobile Highway near the Rocky Creek community.
An initial investigation found that three men besides the victim were present at the scene when the shooting took place. All three immediately became suspects in the case, according to George County Sheriff Garry Welford. Only one of the men was still at the scene when deputies and emergency personnel arrived.
Jeremy Pitts, 27, was arrested and charged with murder the day following the shooting.
Evidence produced by the investigation led to the additional arrests.
The Sheriff's Department declined to comment on a possible motive for the crime, the number of times the victim was shot, the type and caliber of weapon used or the number of weapons used in the shooting.
The investigation is continuing, according to a Sheriff's Department press release.
By ROYCE ARMSTRONG
LUCEDALE --The George County Sheriff's Department has charged two more Lucedale men with murder in the April 2 shooting of Matthew Rogers.
Daniel Ray Hancock, 28, and Kevin D. Davis, 19, made first appearances before Justice Court Judge M.L. Goff on Tuesday. Bond was set at $200,000 for each. Both are being held in the George County Regional Correctional Facility.
The George County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call and found Rogers shot to death at a residence on Old Mobile Highway near the Rocky Creek community.
An initial investigation found that three men besides the victim were present at the scene when the shooting took place. All three immediately became suspects in the case, according to George County Sheriff Garry Welford. Only one of the men was still at the scene when deputies and emergency personnel arrived.
Jeremy Pitts, 27, was arrested and charged with murder the day following the shooting.
Evidence produced by the investigation led to the additional arrests.
The Sheriff's Department declined to comment on a possible motive for the crime, the number of times the victim was shot, the type and caliber of weapon used or the number of weapons used in the shooting.
The investigation is continuing, according to a Sheriff's Department press release.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Two More Arrest Made in Rogers' Death
A second and third arrest has been made in the shooting death of 21-year-old Matthew Rogers. Daniel Ray Hancock, 28, and Kevin D. Davis, 19, were both arrested by George County authorities and made an initial appearance before Justice Court Judge M.L. Goff earlier this week. Judge Goff set a $200,000 bond for both men. The first arrest was that of 27-year-old Jeremy Pitts on April 3. The day following the discovery of the shot-to-death body of Rogers at a residence on Old Mobile Highway. A press release from the George County Sheriff's Department states that all three men are still in custody.
New industrial park opens
George County unveils 1,200-site with rail access
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 18, 2007
BY ROYCE ARMSTRONG
Between 75 and 100 state and local government officials, business leaders, economic development experts and members of the general public watched as local officials cut the ceremonial ribbon on a 1,200-acre industrial site in George County Tuesday afternoon.
"This event showcases what George County has to offer," said Kelly Wright, president of the George County Board of Supervisors. "This park is important to bring jobs to George County. We want to attract quality jobs that will be a benefit to the entire county."
The industrial park has a number of key features that will help make it successful, said Steven C. Hardin, the director of regional services for the Mississippi Development Authority. One of those key features is railroad access.
"Rail sites are important to major manufacturers," Hardin said. "This site is a large acreage with an active rail line."
The Mississippi Export Railroad, which connects two major railways, the CSXT and the CNIC, has a spur extending nearly a mile into the park, said Mark Miller, the vice president of operations.
"Do you hear that?" Miller said. "That is the CNIC running on a line right over there. The CNIC goes clear up into Canada. The CSXT runs from Florida to Texas. This park has major railroad access. Our focus is to help bring multiple industries into this park. We want to provide good jobs for George County. If we do that, some of those industries will also ship by rail."
State Rep. Deryk Parker said that the number of people who came to the park for the ribbon-cutting showed the event's importance.
"This just goes to show that business leaders, elected officials and the public are excited about the future of George County and the opportunities that we have in this growing economy," he said.
Mark Loughman, the director of economic development for Mississippi Power, said he felt the ribbon-cutting ceremony was important to two groups.
"First, there are the various economic development partners, the people that will likely be instrumental in bringing industry to the county," he said. "The other audience is the citizens and leaders of George County. They must believe in the growth that is coming."
Loughman said he expects the county may see significant new growth and development within the next five years.
"With this industrial park, the county will get exposure like never before, like it would never have gotten before Hurricane Katrina. There will be development in all three of the counties just north of the three coastal counties. George County has an advantage because it is near a major metropolitan area - Mobile, Alabama."
It is not just the rail service that makes the industrial park attractive, said Sue Wright, executive director of the George County Economic Development Foundation. The county is strategically positioned between three major metropolitan areas - Mobile, Pascagoula and Hattiesburg. It is also connected by two major highways, Mississippi 98 and Mississippi 63, and is less than 30 minutes from the airport in Mobile.
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 18, 2007
BY ROYCE ARMSTRONG
Between 75 and 100 state and local government officials, business leaders, economic development experts and members of the general public watched as local officials cut the ceremonial ribbon on a 1,200-acre industrial site in George County Tuesday afternoon.
"This event showcases what George County has to offer," said Kelly Wright, president of the George County Board of Supervisors. "This park is important to bring jobs to George County. We want to attract quality jobs that will be a benefit to the entire county."
The industrial park has a number of key features that will help make it successful, said Steven C. Hardin, the director of regional services for the Mississippi Development Authority. One of those key features is railroad access.
"Rail sites are important to major manufacturers," Hardin said. "This site is a large acreage with an active rail line."
The Mississippi Export Railroad, which connects two major railways, the CSXT and the CNIC, has a spur extending nearly a mile into the park, said Mark Miller, the vice president of operations.
"Do you hear that?" Miller said. "That is the CNIC running on a line right over there. The CNIC goes clear up into Canada. The CSXT runs from Florida to Texas. This park has major railroad access. Our focus is to help bring multiple industries into this park. We want to provide good jobs for George County. If we do that, some of those industries will also ship by rail."
State Rep. Deryk Parker said that the number of people who came to the park for the ribbon-cutting showed the event's importance.
"This just goes to show that business leaders, elected officials and the public are excited about the future of George County and the opportunities that we have in this growing economy," he said.
Mark Loughman, the director of economic development for Mississippi Power, said he felt the ribbon-cutting ceremony was important to two groups.
"First, there are the various economic development partners, the people that will likely be instrumental in bringing industry to the county," he said. "The other audience is the citizens and leaders of George County. They must believe in the growth that is coming."
Loughman said he expects the county may see significant new growth and development within the next five years.
"With this industrial park, the county will get exposure like never before, like it would never have gotten before Hurricane Katrina. There will be development in all three of the counties just north of the three coastal counties. George County has an advantage because it is near a major metropolitan area - Mobile, Alabama."
It is not just the rail service that makes the industrial park attractive, said Sue Wright, executive director of the George County Economic Development Foundation. The county is strategically positioned between three major metropolitan areas - Mobile, Pascagoula and Hattiesburg. It is also connected by two major highways, Mississippi 98 and Mississippi 63, and is less than 30 minutes from the airport in Mobile.
Friday, April 13, 2007
GEORGE COUTY TO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL WILD WING FESTIVAL
Courtsey of George County Times
Special events are planned in George County and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast during the 2007 Wild Wing River and Nature Festival, which begins today (April 13).
Events scheduled for the Lucedale area will be held on Friday ad Saturday, April 20 and 21. The Friday event will be a BirdSong Identification session, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free, and will be held at the Lucedale Fine Arts Building.
Expert birder Daniel Edelstein will reveal the secrets of identifying birds by their song. Beginning with a basic understanding of the ecology of bird songs and calls, the program (which includes a dynamic slide show featuring images of birds and recordings of their songs/calls) proceeds to introduce the different kinds and patterns of birds vocalizations-songs, calls, sub-song, whisper song, repertoires, mimicry- and the reasons researchers believe they are used.
Edelstein will allow attendants to hear typical songs as well as distinguish difficult-to-identify songs from sound-alike birds and groups of birds.
Then on Saturday, Edelstein will lead in a field trip to test participants' skills and learn bird song Identification. The trip will be to the Charles Deaton Nature Preserve, owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy.
Saturday events include a ribbon cutting and nature walk at the Havard Nature Trail and Greenway at Depot Creek in Lucedale. This event is free, also, and will be held from 9-11 a.m.
Included at the Greenway Nature Walk will be a guided tour of the area's unique opportunity for outdoor recreation. A book signing by Pascagoula native Laura Hildick Burge, author of “Singing River Story,” is planned.
In addition, Joe McGee, from Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, will provide a hands-on display about turtles, snakes and reptiles of the Pascagoula Rive Basin. Music will be provided by Rochambeaux in the City Park adjacent to the Greenway, from noon to 3 p.m.
Another planned event in George County will be an Egret Rookery Tour, which will be held at the Herman Murrah Preserve on Saturday, April 21 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. There is a 15-person limit. Call (601)947-3111 for more details. Call (229)872-2769 for reservations; there will be a $25 fee.
ALONG THE GULF COAST
Among events planned along the Gulf Coast are:
**Friday, April 13 – Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Escatawpa, Moss Point, 5 to 8 p.m., $100. Limit 20.
**Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, Wings Along the Bayou, Gautier City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to public. Includes boat trips, seminar on “Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” guided Wildflower Walk, birding and lecture on Mississippi sandhill cranes.
**Tuesday, April 17, Horn Island Naturalist ad Birding Tour, Ocean Springs, 1 to 8 p.m., $110. Limit 25. Explore the connection between art and nature ae Mary Anderson Pickard, daughter of renowned natural artist Walter Anderson, leads the tour to Horn Island aboard a Biloxi Schooner sailing vessel. On the island, naturalist-guided walk planed to learn about the barrier island or join local birding groups.
**Wednesday, April 18, Creole Bayou Heritage Tour, Pelican Landing Conference Center, Moss Point, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $75, Limit 6. A natural and cultural heritage tour of Creole Bayou on the Pascagoula River to view natural habitats of the abundant flora and fauna of the area, including several threatened and endangered species. Water fowl and migratory birds like brown pelicans, ospreys, herons, egrets, even bald eagles- are often seen on these excursions along with American alligators and other wildlife.
Other events are planned along the Gulf Coast, see http://www.wildwingfestival.com/for a complete schedule of events or call Leah Bray at (228) 826-3032 for more details.
Special events are planned in George County and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast during the 2007 Wild Wing River and Nature Festival, which begins today (April 13).
Events scheduled for the Lucedale area will be held on Friday ad Saturday, April 20 and 21. The Friday event will be a BirdSong Identification session, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is free, and will be held at the Lucedale Fine Arts Building.
Expert birder Daniel Edelstein will reveal the secrets of identifying birds by their song. Beginning with a basic understanding of the ecology of bird songs and calls, the program (which includes a dynamic slide show featuring images of birds and recordings of their songs/calls) proceeds to introduce the different kinds and patterns of birds vocalizations-songs, calls, sub-song, whisper song, repertoires, mimicry- and the reasons researchers believe they are used.
Edelstein will allow attendants to hear typical songs as well as distinguish difficult-to-identify songs from sound-alike birds and groups of birds.
Then on Saturday, Edelstein will lead in a field trip to test participants' skills and learn bird song Identification. The trip will be to the Charles Deaton Nature Preserve, owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy.
Saturday events include a ribbon cutting and nature walk at the Havard Nature Trail and Greenway at Depot Creek in Lucedale. This event is free, also, and will be held from 9-11 a.m.
Included at the Greenway Nature Walk will be a guided tour of the area's unique opportunity for outdoor recreation. A book signing by Pascagoula native Laura Hildick Burge, author of “Singing River Story,” is planned.
In addition, Joe McGee, from Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, will provide a hands-on display about turtles, snakes and reptiles of the Pascagoula Rive Basin. Music will be provided by Rochambeaux in the City Park adjacent to the Greenway, from noon to 3 p.m.
Another planned event in George County will be an Egret Rookery Tour, which will be held at the Herman Murrah Preserve on Saturday, April 21 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. There is a 15-person limit. Call (601)947-3111 for more details. Call (229)872-2769 for reservations; there will be a $25 fee.
ALONG THE GULF COAST
Among events planned along the Gulf Coast are:
**Friday, April 13 – Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Escatawpa, Moss Point, 5 to 8 p.m., $100. Limit 20.
**Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, Wings Along the Bayou, Gautier City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to public. Includes boat trips, seminar on “Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” guided Wildflower Walk, birding and lecture on Mississippi sandhill cranes.
**Tuesday, April 17, Horn Island Naturalist ad Birding Tour, Ocean Springs, 1 to 8 p.m., $110. Limit 25. Explore the connection between art and nature ae Mary Anderson Pickard, daughter of renowned natural artist Walter Anderson, leads the tour to Horn Island aboard a Biloxi Schooner sailing vessel. On the island, naturalist-guided walk planed to learn about the barrier island or join local birding groups.
**Wednesday, April 18, Creole Bayou Heritage Tour, Pelican Landing Conference Center, Moss Point, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $75, Limit 6. A natural and cultural heritage tour of Creole Bayou on the Pascagoula River to view natural habitats of the abundant flora and fauna of the area, including several threatened and endangered species. Water fowl and migratory birds like brown pelicans, ospreys, herons, egrets, even bald eagles- are often seen on these excursions along with American alligators and other wildlife.
Other events are planned along the Gulf Coast, see http://www.wildwingfestival.com/for a complete schedule of events or call Leah Bray at (228) 826-3032 for more details.
GOVERNOR BARBOUR SIGNS “MISSISSIPPI HEALTHY STUDENTS ACT"
JACKSON– Governor Haley Barbour on Wednesday signedinto law Senate Bill 2369, known as the “Mississippi Healthy Students Act,” which requires public schools to provide increased amounts of physical activity and health education instruction for elementary and junior high students. The legislation also adds additional physical education or physical activity requirements before high school students are eligible for graduation. “I’m pleased the Legislature honored my request to set a state mandate for weekly physical activity and to increase the requirements for physical education-related instruction,” Governor Barbour said. “It’s imperative that our schools and our children understand that learning takes many forms, and along with academics we must also teach the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.” “Increasing physical activity is very important for our students” said Dr. Hank M. Bounds, State Superintendent of Education. “We know the important connection between good health and student achievement. While academic preparation is crucial to the success of our boys and girls, they also need physical activity to grow and develop into healthy, well-prepared adults.”The bill, proposed by the Governor and passed by the Legislature duringthe 2007 Regular Session, requires schools to provide at least 150 minutes of physical activity-based instruction as well as 45 minutes of health education instruction per week for students in kindergartenthrough 8th grade. In addition, the legislation requires students in grades 9 through 12 to complete a ½ Carnegie unit of physical education or physical activity before qualifying for graduation. “This is common sense legislation that emphasizes the value of learning how to adopt a healthy lifestyle at an early age,” GovernorBarbour said. “By teaching our children the importance of good nutrition and physical activity, we are taking the necessary actions to ensure the benefits of a healthier lifestyle—lower costs, more job creation, mental clarity, and a longer and better quality of life. ”The Mississippi Healthy Students Act is part of Governor Barbour’s Healthy Mississippi initiative, which focuses on providing more and better ways to improve the overall health and fitness of Mississippi residents, such as school children, working adults, and senior citizens.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
7 High School Students Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault
Courtsey of Hattiseburg American and Clarion Ledger/April 6,2007
By Royce Armstrong
Student horseplay on the back of a bus got out of hand, resulting in the arrest of seven George County High School students and leaving a 16-year-old in a psychologist's care.
"Those boys violated my son," the victim's mother said Thursday. "But the school has also violated him by not taking any action."
The Hattiesburg American and The Clarion-Ledger do not identify victims of sexual crimes. The incident took place on a bus returning home from a baseball game on March 22.
One student was pulled down to the floor of the bus and held down by others while his slacks and boxers were pulled down. In the process, his mouth was covered so he could not yell for help and his clothes were torn.
He struggled to stop the incident. His private parts were allegedly photographed with cell phone cameras, and those images later circulated around the school.
"The school is covering it up because one of the players involved is their 'golden boy,' " the alleged victim's mother said. "He has already received scholarships and they cannot understand why we don't just let this go. I don't think they are going to do anything about this until after the baseball season is over."
School officials could not be reached for comment Thursday. The alleged victim did not tell his parents about the incident until the following day, the mother said. The parents immediately contacted school officials and met with the baseball coaches on March 24.
By March 31, the parents had not heard back from the school. The lack of action infuriated them.
They then filed charges to have the seven players involved arrested. All seven were charged and released to the custody of their parents.
The Sheriff's Department would not say what the charges are. Five of the students are under 18 years old, while the other two are 18 and 19. None of the students is being charged as an adult.
"Those students have not missed a class or a baseball game," the mother said. "And my son is not able to go to school. He was on the prom committee, and he will not be able to go to the prom because he is afraid.
"The school is calling this a hazing. It's not. It is an assault," the mother said. "It stopped being a hazing when he stopped being a willing participant."
By Royce Armstrong
Student horseplay on the back of a bus got out of hand, resulting in the arrest of seven George County High School students and leaving a 16-year-old in a psychologist's care.
"Those boys violated my son," the victim's mother said Thursday. "But the school has also violated him by not taking any action."
The Hattiesburg American and The Clarion-Ledger do not identify victims of sexual crimes. The incident took place on a bus returning home from a baseball game on March 22.
One student was pulled down to the floor of the bus and held down by others while his slacks and boxers were pulled down. In the process, his mouth was covered so he could not yell for help and his clothes were torn.
He struggled to stop the incident. His private parts were allegedly photographed with cell phone cameras, and those images later circulated around the school.
"The school is covering it up because one of the players involved is their 'golden boy,' " the alleged victim's mother said. "He has already received scholarships and they cannot understand why we don't just let this go. I don't think they are going to do anything about this until after the baseball season is over."
School officials could not be reached for comment Thursday. The alleged victim did not tell his parents about the incident until the following day, the mother said. The parents immediately contacted school officials and met with the baseball coaches on March 24.
By March 31, the parents had not heard back from the school. The lack of action infuriated them.
They then filed charges to have the seven players involved arrested. All seven were charged and released to the custody of their parents.
The Sheriff's Department would not say what the charges are. Five of the students are under 18 years old, while the other two are 18 and 19. None of the students is being charged as an adult.
"Those students have not missed a class or a baseball game," the mother said. "And my son is not able to go to school. He was on the prom committee, and he will not be able to go to the prom because he is afraid.
"The school is calling this a hazing. It's not. It is an assault," the mother said. "It stopped being a hazing when he stopped being a willing participant."
Two Lengthy Executive Sessions Limit Process at Board of Ed Meeting
Courtsey of WRBE, "Your HomeTown Radio"
George County Board of Education first of the month meeting on Tuesday night, included an extensive agenda and two lengthy executive sessions.
Agenda items included a presentation totaling $11,977.99 from Lucedale Fine Arts Club President Cindy Clark, with a share going to Lucedale Elementary, Agricola Elementary, Rocky Creek Elementary, George County Middle School and George County High School.
Coach Al Jones gave the board an update on the soccer field project at the high school after meeting with the County Board of Supervisors, who has agreed to do the dirt work for the project.
Superintendent Donnie Howell requested the board consider the addition of another assistant coach at the high school from the existing teachers. The coaching staff currently includes one head coach and five assistant coaches. The board voted 3/1 to approve the request, with Barkley Henderson stating he could not vote in favor of the position without a budget workshop and board member Larry McDonald had to be excused from the meeting earlier..
At the request of Superintendent Howell and Maintenance Supervisor Buddy Craft, the board approved a new maintenance position, which would include landscaping and yard work.
The argument concerning matching the new roofing on the extensions at the high school was addressed with the board picking the paint color sample closest matching the over-all roof color to be applied; there were also some roof concerns discussed at the new construction project at Agricola Elementary, with the board requesting that board member David Nelson, who has experience in roofing work, to take a look at the project for any profession advise he may can add.
Several items were continued until next meeting due to the lateness of the hour, but before adjourning, Carl Pearce and Dr. Barbara Massey were given permission to peruse a grant, which, if awarded would build and furnish three 7th grade labs and three 9th grade labs for the school system.
After agenda items were addressed, the board meeting concluded with another executive session.
George County Board of Education first of the month meeting on Tuesday night, included an extensive agenda and two lengthy executive sessions.
Agenda items included a presentation totaling $11,977.99 from Lucedale Fine Arts Club President Cindy Clark, with a share going to Lucedale Elementary, Agricola Elementary, Rocky Creek Elementary, George County Middle School and George County High School.
Coach Al Jones gave the board an update on the soccer field project at the high school after meeting with the County Board of Supervisors, who has agreed to do the dirt work for the project.
Superintendent Donnie Howell requested the board consider the addition of another assistant coach at the high school from the existing teachers. The coaching staff currently includes one head coach and five assistant coaches. The board voted 3/1 to approve the request, with Barkley Henderson stating he could not vote in favor of the position without a budget workshop and board member Larry McDonald had to be excused from the meeting earlier..
At the request of Superintendent Howell and Maintenance Supervisor Buddy Craft, the board approved a new maintenance position, which would include landscaping and yard work.
The argument concerning matching the new roofing on the extensions at the high school was addressed with the board picking the paint color sample closest matching the over-all roof color to be applied; there were also some roof concerns discussed at the new construction project at Agricola Elementary, with the board requesting that board member David Nelson, who has experience in roofing work, to take a look at the project for any profession advise he may can add.
Several items were continued until next meeting due to the lateness of the hour, but before adjourning, Carl Pearce and Dr. Barbara Massey were given permission to peruse a grant, which, if awarded would build and furnish three 7th grade labs and three 9th grade labs for the school system.
After agenda items were addressed, the board meeting concluded with another executive session.
City Holds Productive First-of-Month Meeting
Courtsey of WRBE , "Your HomeTown Radio"
The Lucedale Board of Aldermen held a very productive meeting on Tuesday night with action taken on several first-of-the-month agenda items.
Several employees were approved to attend training classes, along with the approval of travel for Mayor Dayton Whites to attend Coastal Development Strategies Conference.
A change in the rate for water and sewage was approved, but the increase would mostly impact only businesses with a large consumption of water.
Three grants were accepted, one to remove 39 dead and diseased trees from Lucedale City Park and replace them with new 40 gallon trees; one for a Mosquito Control Sprayer, and one for an ice machine for the Lucedale Police Department.
It was also approved for an Engineer to draw-up a legal description of the possible Annexation Property at a cost to not exceed $2,000.
Aldermen Carrie Moulds invited the public to an annual Easter Egg Hunt, which she sponsors, at Benyard Park at 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. She also announced that the historic black school would be receiving a $110,000 historical grant.
Before adjourning, Mayor Whites reported that Phase I of a 220-foot walkway at the Lucedale Greenway was completed and handicap acceptable; it has been named “The Karen Havard Handicap Walkway.”
The Lucedale Board of Aldermen held a very productive meeting on Tuesday night with action taken on several first-of-the-month agenda items.
Several employees were approved to attend training classes, along with the approval of travel for Mayor Dayton Whites to attend Coastal Development Strategies Conference.
A change in the rate for water and sewage was approved, but the increase would mostly impact only businesses with a large consumption of water.
Three grants were accepted, one to remove 39 dead and diseased trees from Lucedale City Park and replace them with new 40 gallon trees; one for a Mosquito Control Sprayer, and one for an ice machine for the Lucedale Police Department.
It was also approved for an Engineer to draw-up a legal description of the possible Annexation Property at a cost to not exceed $2,000.
Aldermen Carrie Moulds invited the public to an annual Easter Egg Hunt, which she sponsors, at Benyard Park at 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. She also announced that the historic black school would be receiving a $110,000 historical grant.
Before adjourning, Mayor Whites reported that Phase I of a 220-foot walkway at the Lucedale Greenway was completed and handicap acceptable; it has been named “The Karen Havard Handicap Walkway.”
Thursday, April 5, 2007
BOS hear High Tech Incarceration Presentation
Courtsey of WRBE, "Your Hometown Radio"
The George County Board of Supervisors heard a high-tech incarceration program during a rather short first-of-the-month meeting on Monday.
Kristi Womack with Court Programs, Inc. of Gulfport, told the supervisors that two high-tech devices were available to improve the monitoring of house arrest offenders and those who abuse alcohol.
The devise used for house arrest is equipped with G.P.S. and two-way communication technology; and a devise known as SCRAM can also be strapped to a person known to abuse alcohol to monitor sweating and body temperature, which can determine if (or when) the person is drinking alcohol again.
Womack told the board that the devices with available for lease and made a suggestion that they may consider using the devise on juvenile offenders based on the increase in youth crimes.
Several routine items were also addressed during the regularly scheduled meeting, including the approval of three new full time and one new medical employees at the Regional Jail and the approval of Emergency Manager Lorraine Howell to used the Jaycees building on July 7th for a Hurricane Expo.
The board accepted a bid from Chambers America of Tennessee to purchase two new mowers and a bid was accepted to purchase several new tractors from Farmer's Supply of Lucedale.
The meeting was recessed until Tuesday morning with a road issue on the agenda and a work session planned with school officials to discuss the dirt work for the new soccer field at the high school.
The George County Board of Supervisors heard a high-tech incarceration program during a rather short first-of-the-month meeting on Monday.
Kristi Womack with Court Programs, Inc. of Gulfport, told the supervisors that two high-tech devices were available to improve the monitoring of house arrest offenders and those who abuse alcohol.
The devise used for house arrest is equipped with G.P.S. and two-way communication technology; and a devise known as SCRAM can also be strapped to a person known to abuse alcohol to monitor sweating and body temperature, which can determine if (or when) the person is drinking alcohol again.
Womack told the board that the devices with available for lease and made a suggestion that they may consider using the devise on juvenile offenders based on the increase in youth crimes.
Several routine items were also addressed during the regularly scheduled meeting, including the approval of three new full time and one new medical employees at the Regional Jail and the approval of Emergency Manager Lorraine Howell to used the Jaycees building on July 7th for a Hurricane Expo.
The board accepted a bid from Chambers America of Tennessee to purchase two new mowers and a bid was accepted to purchase several new tractors from Farmer's Supply of Lucedale.
The meeting was recessed until Tuesday morning with a road issue on the agenda and a work session planned with school officials to discuss the dirt work for the new soccer field at the high school.
Lucedale Man Held In Agricola Murder
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 5, 2007
By ROYCE ARMSTRONG
Authorities arrested Jeremy Pitts, 27, of Lucedale late Tuesday afternoon and charged him with the murder of another Lucedale man during an argument.
The George County Sheriff's Department found Matthew J. Rogers, 21, shot to death at a residence on Old Mobile Highway near the Agricola community Monday afternoon.
Police had three suspects in the case, but only one of them was at the scene when police arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m. Pitts and another man had already fled, according to Sheriff Garry Welford.
"Pitts became a suspect Monday afternoon," Welford said. "There were four people present at the time the shooting took place. The victim and three others. All three immediately became suspects."
No other arrests have been made, Welford said, and the investigation is continuing.
Investigators were searching an area near Merrill for the murder weapon Wednesday morning. Welford said Pitts threw the handgun in the area.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department dive team and members of the Jackson County Narcotics Task Force assisted George County authorities with the search.
The search was difficult and dangerous, Welford said, because beneath the quiet surface water there were fallen trees and logs. Divers were having a hard time getting to the bottom and risked getting hung up on the fallen branches.
The gun still had not been found by late morning.
Welford declined to give the names of the other two suspects or information about the alleged murder weapon. He also did not say how many times or where Rogers was shot.
An autopsy is being performed by the state medical examiner this week.
"At this point we still have a lot of questions," Welford said. "I hope we have a lot more answers by the first of next week."
Pitts is being held in the George County Regional Correctional Facility awaiting an appearance in Justice Court. "This is a tragedy for both families," Welford said.
By ROYCE ARMSTRONG
Authorities arrested Jeremy Pitts, 27, of Lucedale late Tuesday afternoon and charged him with the murder of another Lucedale man during an argument.
The George County Sheriff's Department found Matthew J. Rogers, 21, shot to death at a residence on Old Mobile Highway near the Agricola community Monday afternoon.
Police had three suspects in the case, but only one of them was at the scene when police arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m. Pitts and another man had already fled, according to Sheriff Garry Welford.
"Pitts became a suspect Monday afternoon," Welford said. "There were four people present at the time the shooting took place. The victim and three others. All three immediately became suspects."
No other arrests have been made, Welford said, and the investigation is continuing.
Investigators were searching an area near Merrill for the murder weapon Wednesday morning. Welford said Pitts threw the handgun in the area.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department dive team and members of the Jackson County Narcotics Task Force assisted George County authorities with the search.
The search was difficult and dangerous, Welford said, because beneath the quiet surface water there were fallen trees and logs. Divers were having a hard time getting to the bottom and risked getting hung up on the fallen branches.
The gun still had not been found by late morning.
Welford declined to give the names of the other two suspects or information about the alleged murder weapon. He also did not say how many times or where Rogers was shot.
An autopsy is being performed by the state medical examiner this week.
"At this point we still have a lot of questions," Welford said. "I hope we have a lot more answers by the first of next week."
Pitts is being held in the George County Regional Correctional Facility awaiting an appearance in Justice Court. "This is a tragedy for both families," Welford said.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Sheriff's Dept. investigates shooting
Courtsey of Sun Herald/April 3, 2007
GEORGE COUNTY --The George County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon near Old Mobile Highway that reportedly claimed the life of a George County man.
The Sheriff's Department has released few details, including the name of the person who fired the shots or the number of shots fired.
The victim was identified at Matthew J. Rogers, 21, officials said.
George County Coroner Jimmie Green could not be reached for comment.
A Sheriff's Department spokesperson promised a press update on Tuesday.
GEORGE COUNTY --The George County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon near Old Mobile Highway that reportedly claimed the life of a George County man.
The Sheriff's Department has released few details, including the name of the person who fired the shots or the number of shots fired.
The victim was identified at Matthew J. Rogers, 21, officials said.
George County Coroner Jimmie Green could not be reached for comment.
A Sheriff's Department spokesperson promised a press update on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
MGCCC President's List Includes Lucedale Students
Several Lucedale students were anong thoses listed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College President's list in a recent press release and included:
James Anderson, Brittany Bailey, Zachary Bullock, Vinicius Carneiro, Dustin Cochran, Vincent Cochran, Clifton Courtney, Tabatha Courtney, Keisha Davis, Tiffany Dunham, Luke Dupont, Noel Eubanks, Amber Fairley, Shauna Fayard, Obbie Henley, Amanda Hiestand, Dana Hill, Everett Holloman, Stacie Kirkland, Mary Lovelace, Timothy Maples, Jacob McLeod, Tiffany Miller, Frankie Nichelson, Leslie Nolan, Jennifer Patrick, Belinda Phillips, Jamie Pope, Alynn Prill, Samantha Read, April Seals, Marla Shoemaker, Braden Smith, Ednita Street, Dorothy Tillman, Robert Trehern, Jessica Williams, Melissa Zebracki.
South Mississippi students named to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's 2007 president's list, includes full-time students with a 4.0 grade point average.
James Anderson, Brittany Bailey, Zachary Bullock, Vinicius Carneiro, Dustin Cochran, Vincent Cochran, Clifton Courtney, Tabatha Courtney, Keisha Davis, Tiffany Dunham, Luke Dupont, Noel Eubanks, Amber Fairley, Shauna Fayard, Obbie Henley, Amanda Hiestand, Dana Hill, Everett Holloman, Stacie Kirkland, Mary Lovelace, Timothy Maples, Jacob McLeod, Tiffany Miller, Frankie Nichelson, Leslie Nolan, Jennifer Patrick, Belinda Phillips, Jamie Pope, Alynn Prill, Samantha Read, April Seals, Marla Shoemaker, Braden Smith, Ednita Street, Dorothy Tillman, Robert Trehern, Jessica Williams, Melissa Zebracki.
South Mississippi students named to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's 2007 president's list, includes full-time students with a 4.0 grade point average.
Lucedale Students Named on MGCCC Vice-President's List
Several Lucedale students were anong thoses listed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Vice-President's list in a recent press release and include:
Tina Anderson, Ashton Blankenship, Lauren Bonifacio, Breanna Bradley, Karena Broadhead, Brandy Callegan, Justin Casey, Kristen Chavers, Amber Clark, Justin Cochran, Kathryn Cochran, Rachel Cochran, Erin Cornelson, Alvin Cox, Kenneth Dickerson, Laura Dize, Ashley Eubanks, Shelly Eubanks, Thomas Fairley, Larissa Fayard, Alicia Ford, Savannah Fowler, Courtney Garriga, Victoria Goff, Chardai Grant, Bruce Groves, Jason Hokanson, Perry Holden, Donna Holloman, Richard Hoven, Matthew Howell, Jocelyn Jack, Brittanie James, Kerie Jennings, Suanna Kendrick, Whitney Ludgood, Gladys Martyn, Samantha McLeod, Mallory Mergenschroer, Kimberly Motes, Davy Myers, Amber O'Neal, Bill Reeves, Kala Rester, Jonathan Robbins, Natalie Smith, Jessica Stevison, Carrie Strickland, Bryan Tanner, Krystle Thompson, Warner Verrett, Ashley Vice, Coleman Walters, Jamie Watts, Rhonda Watts.
South Mississippi students named to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's 2007 vice president's list, includes full-time students with a 3.3 grade point average or higher and no grade lower than a C.
Tina Anderson, Ashton Blankenship, Lauren Bonifacio, Breanna Bradley, Karena Broadhead, Brandy Callegan, Justin Casey, Kristen Chavers, Amber Clark, Justin Cochran, Kathryn Cochran, Rachel Cochran, Erin Cornelson, Alvin Cox, Kenneth Dickerson, Laura Dize, Ashley Eubanks, Shelly Eubanks, Thomas Fairley, Larissa Fayard, Alicia Ford, Savannah Fowler, Courtney Garriga, Victoria Goff, Chardai Grant, Bruce Groves, Jason Hokanson, Perry Holden, Donna Holloman, Richard Hoven, Matthew Howell, Jocelyn Jack, Brittanie James, Kerie Jennings, Suanna Kendrick, Whitney Ludgood, Gladys Martyn, Samantha McLeod, Mallory Mergenschroer, Kimberly Motes, Davy Myers, Amber O'Neal, Bill Reeves, Kala Rester, Jonathan Robbins, Natalie Smith, Jessica Stevison, Carrie Strickland, Bryan Tanner, Krystle Thompson, Warner Verrett, Ashley Vice, Coleman Walters, Jamie Watts, Rhonda Watts.
South Mississippi students named to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's 2007 vice president's list, includes full-time students with a 3.3 grade point average or higher and no grade lower than a C.
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